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Issue: Agriculture, Forestry & Conservation

Environment

The National Flood Insurance Program: Drowning in Rising Sea Levels and Debt

While many people believe that the only way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to spend more money, this report shows that reforming ineffective government programs and unlocking the power of the private sector can be even more effective.

By Jeff Luse4 min readMarch 17, 2021

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Environment

Fix Flood Insurance Before It Swamps The Federal Budget Again

"So, even if you don’t live on a barrier island in the Atlantic but instead in the dry expanse of the Arizona desert, you’re on the hook for flooding anywhere in the U.S. Even worse is that NFIP is $36 billion in debt, and that amount increases each year."

By Drew Bond4 min readOctober 13, 2020

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Field Notes

Issue: Agriculture, Forestry & Conservation

The National Flood Insurance Program: Drowning in Rising Sea Levels and Debt

Fix Flood Insurance Before It Swamps The Federal Budget Again

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